The North Market Street Bridge was officially renamed after former Wilmington Mayor James H. Sills Jr. Sills was the city's first African-American mayor and served from 1992-2000.

The dedication ceremony was held on Tuesday July 14th. The plaque reads as followed:

Mayor James H. Sills, Jr. Bridge
North Market Street
Brandywine Creek

This bridge is named for Dr. James H. Stills, Jr. to honor his service as a State Legislator, as the first African American Mayor of Wilmington and for his tenure as a Wilmington City Council member. His personal love, commitment and dedication to our city and state are unwavering.